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What is Titanium High Performance?

Titanium High Performance (THP) is a UK-based personal training service offering both in-person and online coaching, specialising in helping busy adults build long-term strength through flexible, personalised programming.

Who I am: I'm Derek, a Level 3 Personal Trainer with Exercise Referral qualification. I founded THP in 2022 after 20+ years in finance—so I understand demanding careers, unpredictable schedules, and what it's like when your body hasn't kept pace with the rest of your life.

Who I work with: Most of my clients are juggling careers, families, health considerations, or returning to training after time away. They're not looking for transformation hype or gym culture—they want clear structure, expert coaching, and support that adapts when life gets messy.

What makes you different from other PTs?

Three things set me apart:

1. Exercise Referral qualification — Specialist training to work safely with medical conditions, injuries, chronic pain, or long periods of inactivity. Most PTs can't do this.

2. Coaching that adapts to real life — The average client trains with me for 12-15 months (not because of contracts, but because the structure flexes when life gets messy). No rigid schedules. No transformation pressure. No guilt when capacity drops.

3. Multiple training formats — In-person at JD Gyms Renfrew, online anywhere in the UK, or hybrid combining both. You can switch between them as your life changes—no penalty, just a conversation.

This isn't cookie-cutter programming or judgment-based coaching. It's personalised plans with weekly check-ins, direct coach access, and support that understands busy careers, health challenges, and real-life constraints.

You're not training for Instagram. You're training to feel strong, capable, and confident in your own life.

What qualifications do you hold?

I hold two key qualifications:

Level 3 Personal Training qualification
This is the industry-standard certification for professional personal trainers in the UK. It covers safe and effective program design, strength and conditioning coaching, and working with different fitness levels.

Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification
This is specialist training that goes beyond standard PT qualifications. It qualifies me to work safely with people who have medical conditions (diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular issues), chronic pain, previous injuries, mobility limitations, or who are returning to exercise after long periods of inactivity.

Why this matters:
Most personal trainers only have Level 3 PT certification, which covers healthy, active populations. The Exercise Referral qualification means I can safely adapt training for people managing health challenges, the kind of clients many PTs can't or won't work with.

If your GP has told you to exercise but gave no practical guidance, or you have health considerations that need respecting (not ignoring), this qualification bridges that gap.

What does Titanium High Performance really stand for?

Fitness for real bodies
Not fitness models or transformation photos. Real bodies with injuries, health conditions, busy schedules, and fluctuating energy. My Exercise Referral qualification means I can work safely with people many PTs can't or won't.

Adaptability over rigidity
Life gets messy. Work explodes. You get sick. Capacity drops. The coaching adapts, no guilt, no judgment, no "falling off track." The average client stays 12-15 months because the structure flexes with real life.

Strength beyond aesthetics
Fitness isn't just about how you look. It's about feeling capable, resilient, and confident in your own body, whether that's lifting your kids without back pain, walking without fatigue, or just feeling strong in your own skin.

Support without pressure
No transformation hype. No unrealistic expectations. No rigid schedules that fall apart the moment life happens. Just clear structure, expert guidance, and coaching that meets you where you are.

I created Titanium High Performance for busy professionals, people managing health challenges, anyone returning after time away, or those tired of the start-stop cycle. You're not training for social media, you're training to feel capable in your actual life.

Is fitness just about how you look?

No. Fitness is about how you feel and what you can do, not just how you look.

What clients actually care about:

Having energy to get through the day without crashing

Moving without pain or limitation

Feeling capable and confident in their own body

Mental clarity and stress management

Not feeling physically weaker than they "should" be

Being able to keep up with kids, life, and responsibilities

Aesthetic changes might happen, but they're a side effect—not the goal.

My focus: Building sustainable strength, improving movement quality, and helping you feel resilient in your actual life. That might mean deadlifting confidently, walking without knee pain, or just not feeling exhausted by midday. If your main goal is rapid weight loss or bodybuilding aesthetics, I’m probably not the right fit. If you want to build lasting strength that supports your real life, we should talk.

What kind of results do your clients see?

Real progress that matters in real life—not just transformation photos.

Common results clients achieve:

  • Building confidence: Overcoming gym anxiety, learning to lift properly, feeling capable instead of intimidated

  • Managing health conditions: Training safely with arthritis, chronic pain, perimenopause symptoms, or previous injuries

  • Consistency: Finally sticking with training for 6+ months, 12+ months, instead of the usual start-stop cycle

  • Strength gains: Deadlifting, squatting, pressing weights they never thought they could

  • Energy & resilience: More energy through the day, better stress management, improved mental clarity

  • Movement quality: Reduced pain, better mobility, feeling capable in daily activities

Real examples from Titanium High Performance Clients:

Pauline overcame gym anxiety and now lifts with confidence - Amy feels stronger than ever after returning to training - Hannah gained mental resilience alongside physical progress

The average client trains for 12-15 months, not because they hit a goal and stop, but because the training becomes part of how they manage their life, health, and wellbeing..

Where are your in person sessions held?

All in-person training takes place at JD Gyms Renfrew (Renfrew Road, PA4 9EN).

What's available:

  • Full range of free weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells)

  • Resistance machines for all major muscle groups

  • Functional training equipment (TRX, medicine balls, resistance bands)

  • Cardio equipment if needed

Why this location: The gym is well-equipped, accessible, and provides a focused training environment without the intimidation factor of some larger commercial gyms. Sessions are structured around your goals and current ability, whether you're learning basic movements or working on advanced strength training.

Parking & Access:
On-site parking available. Accessible location near Renfrew town centre.

Do you offer buddy or small-group training?

Yes, I offer Buddy Training where two people train together with one coach.

How Buddy Training works:

Both people train in the same session with personalised attention. Exercises are adapted to each person's ability level (even if starting from different places. More cost-effective per person than 1-2-1 training. Ideal for couples, friends, family members, or colleagues

Who it's good for:

  • Partners or friends who want shared accountability

  • People who find motivation easier when training with someone else

  • Those who want professional coaching without the full 1-2-1 price point

  • Anyone wanting support and structure but prefer not to train alone

What it's not: This isn't a generic group class where everyone follows the same workout. Both people receive coached attention, technique feedback, and programming tailored to their individual goals and abilities, you're just training side-by-side rather than separately.

Sessions take place at JD Gyms Renfrew (both people need gym membership).

How does online coaching work?

Online coaching is delivered through the THP coaching app, with weekly check-ins and direct coach access.

What you get:

1. Personalised Training Program

  • Tailored to your goals, experience level, and available equipment

  • Video demonstrations for every exercise

  • Clear instructions on sets, reps, rest periods, progression

2. THP Coaching App

  • Log your workouts and track progress

  • Habit tracker for consistency beyond training

  • Direct messaging with me for questions or feedback

  • Photo/video upload for form checks if needed

3. Weekly Check-Ins

  • I review your week's training, notes, and progress

  • Adjust programming based on how your body responds

  • Address any questions or concerns

  • Adapt plan if life circumstances change (busy week, illness, travel, etc.)

4. Ongoing Support

  • Program adjustments as you progress (not a static 12-week plan that never changes)

  • Adaptation when capacity drops or priorities shift

  • Real coaching, not automated responses

How it's different from apps: You're not following a generic template or AI-generated workout. This is personalised programming with a real coach reviewing your progress and making decisions about your training based on your individual response, just delivered remotely instead of face-to-face.

How much does online personal training cost?

Online personal training in the UK typically ranges from £40-150+ per month depending on the level of support and personalisation. Generic workout apps might cost £10-30/month, while fully personalised coaching with weekly check-ins ranges from £60-150+.

At Titanium High Performance, 12-week online plans start at £60, with ongoing monthly coaching available. This includes personalised programming, weekly check-ins, progress tracking, and direct coach access, not an automated template.

The average client trains with me for 12-15 months, which reflects the value and adaptability of the coaching.

How do I get started with Titanium High Performance?

You have two options to get started:

Option 1: Book a Free Consultation Call (Recommended if you're unsure)

We'll talk through your goals, training history, current situation (injuries, health considerations, schedule constraints), and what's worked or hasn't worked for you in the past. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.

Based on our conversation, I'll recommend whether in-person, online, or hybrid training makes the most sense for you, along with which package tier fits your goals and lifestyle. There's no pressure to commit; this is about finding the right fit.

Option 2: Sign Up Directly Online (If you know what you want)

If you already know which training format suits you (online, in-person, or hybrid), you can complete the online sign-up and get started immediately.

For online training, you'll receive instant access to my app and be prompted to complete your health screening and mobility assessment. For in-person training, you'll receive a confirmation and we'll schedule your first session at JD Gyms Renfrew.

What Happens Next?

Once you're enrolled:

  • Online training: After your health screening and mobility assessment, you’ll receive your first program, and begin weekly check-ins

  • In-person training: We'll schedule your first session at JD Gyms Renfrew

  • Hybrid training: We'll schedule your in-person sessions and set up your app-based programming

The coaching adapts as your life and capacity change, the average client trains with me for 12-15 months because the structure works for real life, not because of rigid contracts.

Not ready to commit yet? Try my free 5-day starter program to get a feel for the coaching style.

Ready to start?

“Derek is knowledgeable, professional and approachable and helps you throughout every step of your programme.”

— Neil, Online PT Client

“helped ease my gym anxiety

Ensured I was using the right equipment and with the right form. I saw great results both physically and mentally within 8 weeks. I felt comfortable and confident”

Pauline - In Person Training

“I feel better mentally and stronger physically

I honestly can’t thank Derek enough for all of his help and the confidence he has given me at the gym now After 16 weeks I’d lost over 3 inches off my waist and stomach. Would definitely recommend!”

Hannah - In Person Training